Vacuum Lifter
A lifting device that uses suction cups and vacuum pressure to safely handle sheets, panels, glass, or other flat materials.
Resources
Industry Dictionary
Glossary of technical terms related to vacuum lifting, cranes, and material handling.
General Dictionary
Quick reference of essential terms used across our products, lifting systems, and technical documentation. This section is designed as a practical glossary for customers, operators, and service teams.
Suction Cup
A flexible contact element that creates sealed contact with material to generate grip through vacuum.
Safe Working Load (SWL)
The maximum load that equipment can handle during normal operation while maintaining safety margins.
Lifting Capacity
The top approved load value for a specific configuration of the machine, accessories, and work conditions.
Gantry Crane
A crane structure supported by legs, allowing lifting movement over a defined workspace.
Jib Crane
A crane with a horizontal arm used for local handling around a workstation, machine, or loading area.
Spreader Beam
A beam attachment used to distribute load and stabilize lifting points when handling long or fragile items.
Center of Gravity
The point where the full weight of a load is considered to act; critical for balanced and stable lifting.
Work Cycle
A complete process sequence from pick-up through transport to safe placement of the load.
Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled inspection and service activities performed to reduce failures and keep equipment reliable.
Risk Assessment
The process of identifying hazards and selecting controls before operation, installation, or service.
CE Compliance
Conformity with applicable European safety and machinery requirements for legal use on the EU market.
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